Brainless memory makes the spinal cord smarter than previously thought
The spinal cord learns how to direct limb muscles to avoid aversive sensations and recalls the memories using separate neural circuitry. Oh, and without a brain!
Apr 24
The spinal cord learns how to direct limb muscles to avoid aversive sensations and recalls the memories using separate neural circuitry. Oh, and without a brain!
Apr 22
Eco-friendly ammonia production for fertilizers and alternative fuel
A new process that allows ammonia to be produced using much less energy than the standard methods.
Apr 3
Gut bacteria could help overcome milk allergy
Analysis shows that some gut bacteria could help improve oral immunotherapy against milk allergy.
Jan 23
Real webshooters? Synthetic spider silk spun from artificial gland
Scientists create a microfluidic device that spins artificial spider silk from spidroins proteins, duplicating silk’s complex molecular structure.
Jan 15
Omics Omics Omics: Analysis predicts ovarian cancer-treating drug
Multi-omics analysis prediction: drugs that inhibit Ras signaling will help prevent tumor formation in serous ovarian cancer.
Dec 27
First hydride-ion battery that works at room temperature
Researchers develop a new solid electrolyte that can conduct hydride ions, thus allowing better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells.
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